Neil Smith, Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald Journalist Profile

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Determined Stevenston woman's brave fightback after brain tumour agony

3 weeks ago | ardrossanherald.com | Neil Smith

Mia and, right, during her recovery from surgery (Image: Contributed) A THREE Towns mum has told of her pride after watching her daughter battle back from a potentially fatal brain tumour diagnosis. Mia Carr, 21, now hopes to return to work within weeks after being given the all-clear. Last year, the Stevenston woman was fighting for her life after signs of the tumour were spotted when she went in for an eye check at a Saltcoats opticians.
Ardrossan and Largs Sea Cadets get a boost from Rotary Club

3 weeks ago | ardrossanherald.com | Neil Smith

Lt Callum Burns receives the cheque from the Rotary Club's Jim Jackson (Image: Hunterston Rotary Club) A CONTRIBUTION was made to “Operation Refit” this week, when Hunterston Rotary donated their £200 April Community Award to the Ardrossan and Largs Sea Cadets. TS Gannet’s executive officer, Lt Callum Burns RN, accepted the cheque on behalf of the charity.
Garnock Valley Men's Shed reopens after major renovations following takeover

3 weeks ago | ardrossanherald.com | Neil Smith

12 1/1 GARNOCK Valley Men's Shed has been officially relaunched after a major renovation of their Kilbirnie headquarters. Members, friends and local dignitaries were more than impressed with the work carried out at the official opening earlier this month. The ceremony was carried out by North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson.
New play heading to North Ayrshire looks at 60s dreams of pop stardom

3 weeks ago | irvinetimes.com | Neil Smith

The play is coming to the Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine (Image: Newsquest) A NEW play based on the true story of six Glasgow boys who dreamed of topping the charts in the 60s is heading to North Ayrshire next weekend. The Mungo Boys, by Arts Enigma, comes to Irvine's Harbour Arts Centre on Saturday, April 26. While Liverpool had the Fab Four, Glasgow almost had The Sensational Six, dreaming of Top of The Pops and screaming lassies wanting autographs. And then there’s university...
Look inside stunning North Ayrshire cottage on the market for £585k

3 weeks ago | ardrossanherald.com | Neil Smith

16 1/1 THIS amazing cottage in the hills near Ardrossan has just gone on the market for offers over £585,000. Glenhead Cottage is a truly wonderful home in this countryside setting and features some stunning estuary views over the Clyde Coast and the Island of Arran. This four bedroom detached bungalow offers flexible accommodation and includes a fabulous terrace to the front overlooking the garden grounds to Arran.
Beith fashion student shows off horror movie-themed tartan designs

3 weeks ago | ardrossanherald.com | Neil Smith

A NEW tartan inspired by horror movies and designed by a Beith fashion student will be unveiled next month. Craig Taylor, a fourth year student at Heriot-Watt University's School of Textiles and Design, will show off the work as part of his Degree Show in May. The 26-year-old has created designs inspired by the work of British horror movie writer and director Clive Barker.
VIDEO: Sneak preview of Saltcoats property featuring in Home of the Year show

3 weeks ago | ardrossanherald.com | Neil Smith

Homeowners Tracey and Scott Moore (Image: BBC Scotland) FANCY a sneak video peek inside the Saltcoats flat being featured in the BBC's Scottish Home of the Year show on Monday? The Beeb have provided us with a preview of the episode, which sees bridal technician Tracey Moore, 39, and her assessor husband Scott, 38, show them round their colourful house alongside children Alfie, 13, Blossom, nine and Marley, seven.
Kilwinning pals taking part in banger rally across Europe for cancer charity

3 weeks ago | ardrossanherald.com | Neil Smith

2 1/1 FOUR bravehearts from Kilwinning are heading off on an epic journey from their home town to Benidorm in an old banger next month to raise cash for a vital charity. Friends and neighbours John Hornby, William Quinn, William McKnight and John McMillan will be the only Scottish team taking part in the annual British Bangers Rally. And they will be raising money for the Beatson Cancer Charity during their epic journey taking place from May 4 to 9.
Looking back at some fantastic South Ayrshire photos from 15 years ago

3 weeks ago | ayradvertiser.com | Neil Smith

6 1/1 THIS week, we take a look back at some of our favourite South Ayrshire stories and photos from 20 years ago. Who can you spot in these Advertiser photos from April 2010? Bumper crowds flocked to Ayr Racecourse in April 2010 for the Scottish Grand National. And they were delighted to see a Scottish winner, 18-1 shot Merigo, take the honours.
Look inside four bedroom Ayrshire villa with amazing views for £360k

3 weeks ago | ardrossanherald.com | Neil Smith

17 1/1 THIS substantial four bedroom semi-detached villa, offering fantastic views of the Clyde, has just gone on the market for offers over £360,000. No.11 Snowdon Terrace lies in the Seamill area, just a short distance from the shorefront and West Kilbride Golf Club. The flexible accommodation on offer extends to the entrance vestibule then through to the bright welcoming reception hallway with its character, period features and wc.